Establishing the Physical Learning Environment


One of your resources this week is:
Classroom Organization http://www.mea-mft.org/assist/classroom_org.html. This is an article from the Montana Public Schools Website. Within this article, the following 3 principles are mentioned in relation to managing the classroom learning environment.


Principle I:
The Physical Environment of the Classroom Supports Tasks to be Carried out There


Principle II:
The Physical Environment of the Classroom Provides Security and Pleasure


Principle III:
The Physical Environment Reflects the People who Teach and Learn There

ACTIVITY ONE
Click on your assigned group link. Quickly scan that article for some useful tips. Return to the seminar prepared to share some of these with your classmates.

Group 1- A Learning Space That Works



Group 2- Classroom Organizing Tips



Group 3- Setting up Your Classroom





ACTIVITY TWO
Click on the following link and take a few minutes to explore the uses of this tool from Scholastic. Return to the seminar and share your thoughts about its usefulness.

Classroom Design Tool

Classroom Architect

Design Your Own Classroom